Muzaffarpur Airport (VEMZ)
Medium airport · Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India
Airport data
| Name | Muzaffarpur Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VEMZ |
| IATA | MZU |
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°7'9" E 85°18'49" 26.11910, 85.31370 |
| Location | Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 3,990 ft (1216 m) | 90 ft | ASP | No |
Muzaffarpur Airport at a glance
Muzaffarpur Airport is a medium airport in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India, known to airline systems as MZU. The field elevation of 174 ft (53 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VEMZ are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 10/28, offers 3,990 ft (1216 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VEMZ shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Muzaffarpur Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Darbhanga Airport | VEDH | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Jay Prakash Narayan Airport | VEPT | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Janakpur Airport | VNJP | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Gaya Airport | VEGY | 157 km (85 NM) |
| Kushinagar International Airport | VEKI | 160 km (86 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Muzaffarpur Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 174 ft field elevation of Muzaffarpur Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 139 airports and airfields we list for India — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Muzaffarpur Airport
What is the ICAO code of Muzaffarpur Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Muzaffarpur Airport is VEMZ, and its IATA code is MZU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Muzaffarpur Airport above sea level?
Muzaffarpur Airport sits at an elevation of 174 feet (53 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Muzaffarpur Airport located?
The airport lies at 26.1191, 85.3137 — in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Darbhanga Airport, about 61 km away.
Does VEMZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VEMZ appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Muzaffarpur Airport?
Muzaffarpur Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 3,990 ft (1216 m) with a ASP surface.